Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel
Ministry: Climate Change Office
Input received was used to recommend energy savings programs that Energy Efficiency Alberta could launch in 2017 and set out a long-term vision for the new provincial agency.
Closed: Jan 23, 2017

2016

French language services
Ministry: Culture and Tourism
Albertans helped inform how the government could enhance its services in French. Alberta's first French language policy was announced June 14, 2017.
Closed: Nov 2016

Traffic Safety Act
Ministry: Transportation
Albertans shared their thoughts about helmet use for off-highway vehicles on public land and penalties for drivers travelling at excessive speeds on Alberta roads.
Closed: Sept 25, 2016

Nursing home and home care services
Ministry: Health
Albertans shared thoughts on legislation related to access to nursing homes, home support services, meal requirements, meeting the needs of caregivers and more.
Closed: July 31, 2016

MGA Review Summer 2016 Tour
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Albertans had an opportunity to provide feedback on the Modernized Municipal Governance Act (MGA). The MGA defines how municipalities operate, including the services they offer, how they raise funds and more.
Closed: July 29, 2016

ABC Compensation Reform
Ministry: Corporate Human Resources
Albertans had an opportunity to comment on proposed compensation philosophy and guidelines supporting the implementation of a compensation framework for executives and board members of public agencies, boards and commissions.
Closed: July 22, 2016

PDD Safety Standards Phase 2
Ministry: Human Services
Albertans had an opportunity to explore ideas on safety that support the personal choices, privacy, priorities and needs of the disability community.
Closed: July 6, 2016

Affordable Housing Strategy
Ministry: Seniors and Housing
Albertans were asked to help define how housing is delivered, what services and supports are needed, and what expectations should be met for affordable housing across the province.
Closed: July 3, 2016

Provincial transit engagement
Ministry: Transportation
Albertans in rural and urban communities and transportation stakeholders provided input on the future of public transportation in our province through an online survey and workbooks.
Closed: April 30, 2016

Physician-assisted death
Ministry: Health
Following a Supreme Court of Canada ruling, physician-assisted death will become legal in Canada on June 6, 2016. Albertans provided their input to ensure Alberta's policies and practices serve and protect patients, health care providers and the vulnerable.
Closed: March 31, 2016

Budget 2016
Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance
Albertans shared their thoughts and priorities in response to the province's evolving fiscal situation through an online survey and a series of virtual and telephone town halls.
Closed: March 16, 2016

PDD Safety Standards - Phase 1
Ministry: Human Services
Albertans shared their views about how to keep individuals with developmental disabilities safe in their homes, while respecting their rights and supporting their inclusion in the community.
Closed: March 14, 2016

Condominium Property Amendment Act survey
Ministry: Service Alberta
Albertans weighed in on proposed changes to the Condominium Property Amendment Act to better protect home buyers through an online survey.
Closed: October 30, 2015

Essential Services Legislation
Ministry: Jobs, Skills, Labour and Training
Alberta is considering the introduction of essential services legislation for public sector collective bargaining dispute resolution. The legislation could provide the right to strike for many public sector employees, while also ensuring the health, safety and well-being of Albertans is protected in the event of a public sector work stoppage. Albertans were invited to share their comments online.
Closed: October 30, 2015

Payday Loans Regulation Consultation
Ministry: Service Alberta
Albertans were asked to share their opinions and experiences with payday loans through an online survey. All payday lenders operating in Alberta are licenced under the regulation, which expires on June 30, 2016.
Closed: October 28, 2015

Mental Health Review
Ministry: Health
Albertans shared their ideas on how to improve addiction and mental health services through an online questionnaire. Public feedback will be used to identify immediate actions for improvement.
Closed: October 23, 2015

Enhancing the protection of the Castle area
Ministry: Environment and Parks
Albertans shared their comments on the plan to expand the Castle Wildland Provincial Park and create a new provincial park.
Closed: October 5, 2015

Climate Leadership Discussions
Ministry: Environment and Parks
Albertans shared their thoughts on how the province should address the global issue of climate change.
Closed: October 2, 2015

Budget 2015 Survey
Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance
Albertans submitted feedback on how government can reduce spending and generate more revenue as we address Alberta's budget challenges.
Closed: February 28, 2015

Occupational Health and Safety Code Review
Ministry: Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
Albertans provided feedback on the proposed changes to technical work site rules to make sure workplaces remain healthy and safe.
Closed: January 31, 2015

2014

Alberta's New Licence Plate
Ministry: Service Alberta
Albertans voted for their favourite licence plate design through an online poll
Closed: August 19, 2014

Energy Development in Urban Areas
Ministry: Energy
Through an online survey, the public gave input on issues relating to energy development in Alberta's urban areas.
Closed: July 15 2014

Municipal Government Act Review Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Albertans gave feedback and input into the Municipal Governance Act Review through province-wide consultation sessions, an online workbook and written submissions.
Closed: June 2014

Task Force for Teaching Excellence
Ministry: Education
The public shared their feedback on the Task Force for Teaching Excellence report.
Closed: June 15, 2014

Transportation Strategy for Alberta
Ministry: Transportation
The public gave their input on a draft strategy for Alberta's transportation system over the next 50 years
Closed: May 2014

Alberta Sport Plan
Ministry: Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Albertans helped renew the 10-year plan by sharing their views on current and future priorities for sport.
Closed: May 30, 2014

Health Charter and Advocate
Ministry: Health
Feedback received will help further define the role of the Health Advocate and create a Health Charter for Alberta.
Closed: March 3, 2014

Draft South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
Ministry: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Public feedback was given on the draft land-use plan through an online workbook and 21 community sessions.
Closed: February 28, 2014

Alberta Small Business Strategy
Ministry: Enterprise and Advanced Education
Small business owners and entrepreneurs were invited to join in engagement sessions and take an online survey.
Closed: December 2013

Together We Raise Tomorrow
Ministry: Human Services
Community discussions were held across the province to help support the safety, well-being and development of Alberta's children.
Closed: Fall 2013

Excellence in Teaching Consultation
Ministry: Education
Recommendations for the future of the teaching profession in Alberta were drawn from public consultations, focus groups, online discussions and a survey.
Closed: November 15, 2013

Alberta Sport Plan Renewal
Ministry: Tourism, Parks and Recreation
The public gave feedback on the draft Alberta Sport Action Plan through an online survey and by attending the Alberta Sport Forum and public discussions.
Closed: November 2013

Pipeline Safety Review
Ministry: Energy
In August 2013 the Alberta Pipeline Safety Review final report was released to the public, who read the recommendations and offered their feedback.
Closed: Fall 2013

Carbon Capture and Storage Regulatory Framework Assessment
Ministry: Energy
The public gave feedback on the draft framework, to help make sure the right regulations are in place before full-scale carbon capture projects start.
Closed: Oct 3, 2013

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act Review
Ministry: Service Alberta
Respondents helped guide changes to the FOIP Act and regulations online and during public meetings.
Closed: August 1, 2013

Estate Planning
Ministry: Justice and Solicitor General
Albertans were invited to respond to an online discussion guide. Their input will help shape Alberta's future on estate planning laws.
Closed: April 30, 2013

Improving Condominium Living
Ministry: Service Alberta
Alberta's condominium laws were reviewed to improve consumer protection and industry standards. Feedback was collected through an online consultation paper.
Closed: May 2, 2013

Join the Water Conversation
Ministry: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Albertans shared experiences and ideas about healthy lakes, hydraulic fracturing, drinking and water systems, and water management.
Closed: April 12, 2013

South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
Ministry: Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Input was collected on the land-use plan for southern Alberta, focusing on water, economic development and conservation needs.
Closed: February 13, 2013

2012

Culture Forum 2012 and Online Survey
Ministry: Culture
Following Culture Forum 2012, which involved nearly 400 community leaders from across the province, Albertans shared their thoughts on our province's cultural future through an online survey. Opinions and strategies shared at the forum and through the survey can be found in Culture Forum 2012: What We Heard at www.culture.alberta.ca/about/publications
Closed: March 28, 2012

Building and Fire Codes Consultation
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Proposed changes to Alberta Building Codes and the Alberta Fire Code are expected to be adopted by Fall 2013.
Closed: August 31, 2012

Local Authority Election Act
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
This public review helped to keep municipal and school board elections secure and fair. Changes from this review are expected to be put in place before the 2013 municipal elections.
Closed: July 31, 2012

Fatal Accidents Act Review
Ministry: Justice and Solicitor General
Albertans shared their thoughts on possible changes to compensation that some family members of a deceased person can claim. The final report will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
Closed: June 29, 2012

Highway 63 Consultation
Ministry: Transportation
Thousands of Albertans dialed in or logged on to discuss important safety recommendations for Highway 63.
Closed: June 22, 2012.

Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park
Ministry: Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Comments were taken on the proposed re-zoning of 50 acres of land within Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park (near Lesser Slave Lake). The land would be re-zoned from a natural environment zone to a facility zone.
Closed

South Saskatchewan Region Plan
Ministry: Sustainable Resource Development. Regional planning for southern Alberta: the Rockies to Saskatchewan, the American border to the tip of the Municipal District of Bighorn.
Closed.

Culture Survey
Ministry: Culture and Community Services. Following Culture Forum 2012, which involved nearly 400 community leaders from across the province, Albertans shared their thoughts on our province's cultural future through an online survey.
Closed: March 28, 2012